Missouri Fans Expected an Emotional Senior Day Celebration on Saturday, But Kentucky’s Koby Brea Had Other Plans, After leading the Wildcats to a 91-83 Victory over Missouri, Brea trolled the home crowd by mocking tears right in front of the Mizzou Arena student section.
Brea Earned His Moment, Finishing With 17 Points, Four Rebounds, Two Assists, and a Steal While Shooting 6-9 From the Field and 3-5 From Three in 37 Minutes. When Kentucky Struggled Offensively in the First Half, Brea Stepped Up, Scoring 11 of His 17 Points Early.
Head Coach Mark Pope Praised Brea, Saying, “We Just Couldn’t Find a Feel, Except Koby Is Like, ‘Don’t Worry Guys, I’m Just Gonna Do My Thing.’ And He Did His Thing.”
While Known for His Shooting, Brea Has Evolved Into a More Complete Player. His Defense and Playmaking Have Improved, Averaging 2.0 Assists Per Game Over the Last 10 Contests After Averaging Just 0.7 in the First 19. Injuries in the Backcourt Forced Him Into a Bigger Role, but He Handled It Well, Even Recording a Career-High Six Assists Against South Carolina.
Brea Credits His Defensive Growth to the Coaching Staff’s Emphasis on Intensity and Focus. “Something That Coach Does a Good Job of Talking About Is Just Taking It Personal,” Brea Said. “Defense Is a Mindset.”
Despite His Expanded Skill Set, Brea’s Shooting Remains His Biggest Weapon. His Three-Point Percentage May Be Slightly Lower Than at Dayton, but He’s Finding Ways to Score Inside the Arc as Well.
Teammate Andrew Carr Praised Brea’s Consistency, Saying, “He’s Been Amazing for Us All Year.”
Brea’s Performance Helped Kentucky Secure a Huge Road Win While Spoiling Missouri’s Senior Day Celebration. His Message to Missouri Fans? No Tears of Joy—Only Tears of Defeat.
